Introducing … My Fifth Novel, Morning Glory!

Isn’t the cover gorgeous?! Plume did a fantastic job with this one. It truly captures the feel of my beloved houseboat community in Seattle (the fictional and real one!).

What is this story about, you ask? It’s entirely inspired by the time I spent renting a houseboat on Seattle’s Lake Union (remember, my husband encouraged me to rent a houseboat as my “office” for 4 months? Well, this is the book that grew out of that!) Here’s a quick description of the story:

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio imagines life on Boat Street, a floating community on Seattle’s Lake Union—home to people of artistic spirit who for decades protect the dark secret of one startling night in 1959.

Since her debut, Sarah Jio has enchanted readers with her signature brand of romantic suspense. Her previous novel, Blackberry Winter, was an immediate New York Times bestseller—perfectly positioning Morning Glory to reach even greater heights.

Fleeing an East Coast life marred by tragedy, Ada Santorini takes up residence on houseboat number seven on Boat Street. She discovers a trunk left behind by Penny Wentworth, a young newlywed who lived on the boat half a century earlier. Ada longs to know her predecessor’s fate, but little suspects that Penny’s mysterious past and her own clouded future are destined to converge.

Also, I’ve very excited to share that Kirkus recently reviewed the novel, and it was a rave! They called the book a “treat for Jio fans” (which I loved!). And, I loved how my publisher gave the novel three pages in their fall catalog, with a special cover page that says, “drumroll, please…”! (So fun!)

You can now pre-order the novel here and here. I hope you’ll hop over and reserve your copy.

I cannot wait for you to read this story!

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12 Comments
  • April 9, 2013
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    I am so excited for the release!! I have loved all of your work and cannot wait to sink into this book!!

  • April 9, 2013
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    It is absolutely gorgeous Sarah!!! So much to look forward,to, and even before I’ve read THE LAST CAMELLIA!!
    You have a collection of stories in your head, I’m so happy you’re sharing them.

  • April 9, 2013
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    Allison

    Congratulations! It’s a beautiful cover and I love the houseboat setting (it was so fun to see the post about the houseboat you used!). I’ve been looking forward to the release of The Last Camellia since the minute I finished Blackberry Winter, so I’m glad to know that there’s another book not too far off!

  • April 9, 2013
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    Kristi Fleming

    I cannot wait! I’m having heart palpitations as I write. BTW – I tried to pre-order at Barnes and Noble for my nook. It doesn’t show that I can. 🙁

  • April 9, 2013
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    Sinead

    Love your books. Morning Glory is now per-ordered ,sounds great and looks great. i have all of your books & love them.

    Many thanks
    Sinead

  • April 9, 2013
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    I am so looking forward to reading your new book “Morning Glory”. Like Kristi Fleming, I tried to pre-order “Morning Glory” from B & N, but it isn’t available yet. I will keep checking back each day. I also am looking forward to read “The Last Camellia” in May.

  • April 9, 2013
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    Amy

    Can’t wait to read The Last Camellia–pre-ordered–and now needing to pre-order Morning Glory. Gives me a couple of things to look forward to! 🙂

  • April 12, 2013
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    June E

    I am a big fan!
    Your books are “keepers” for me. They are wonderful!

  • April 17, 2013
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    It looks good. I haven’t read any of your book yet but i promise to check it out. All the best and will let you know how do i like it.

  • April 20, 2013
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    Sandy Pinney

    I love your books. You are my featured author that I am presenting at the June meeting of my book club which has been in existence since 1979 in the Central California mountains. I’d like to know more about you. . . would you answer personal questions?

  • April 21, 2013
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    Sarah I don’t have one of your books, but hope to change that by winning this one. Love the cover. I have liked your page and shared your book trailer. Very neat one! Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

  • December 14, 2013
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    Michele

    I just finished the Last Camilla which I some how missed an this morning I finished Morning Glory! You never disappoint me. I have cried in a good way in every one of your novels. I love how you weave the past and present in each story. My heart is full of love this Christmas as I remember to live in the present. Thank you so much and I’m excitedly awaiting book number six when you are ready!

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